Solar Stewardship Initiative – Cybersecurity Expert

Location: Remote

Reports to: CEO

Role type: Full-time, one year contract with possibility for renewal dependent on funding.

Travel: Frequent intraregional and periodic international travel

Background on the Solar Stewardship Initiative

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) is a global, multistakeholder initiative launched in 2023 to ensure that solar energy is not only clean in output but also just and sustainable in origin. SSI was created in response to mounting concerns over environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in solar supply chains, including forced labour, lack of traceability, and environmental impacts. It brings together industry leaders, civil society organisations, financial institutions, and ESG experts to implement robust ESG and Supply Chain Traceability Standards—the first independent assurance system dedicated solely to solar PV. With members representing over 70% of global PV module supply, SSI aims to drive systemic change, foster transparency, and strengthen the credibility of solar energy as a cornerstone of the global energy transition.

Purpose of the role

To assess and strengthen how the SSI ESG Standard addresses cybersecurity governance, risk management and data protection within the solar value chain.

Key responsibilities

  • Review existing ESG Standard provisions related to IT governance, cybersecurity and data protection

  • Benchmark against relevant international frameworks (e.g. ISO standards, NIST, EU NIS2 Directive, etc.)

  • Identify gaps, inconsistencies or areas requiring clarification

  • Provide written recommendations to improve robustness and implementability

  • Advise on proportionality for different company sizes and geographies

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a professional with:

  • Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management

  • Experience working with corporate compliance frameworks or certification schemes

  • Familiarity with supply chain risk management

  • Strong analytical and drafting skills

  • Ability to translate technical cybersecurity requirements into clear, implementable standard language

Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing or ESG frameworks is an asset.

Duration and format

  • Short-term expert engagement (remote)

  • Targeted technical review and written input

  • Coordination with the SSI Secretariat

  • Timeline: Q1–Q2 2026 (exact timeline to be confirmed)

How to Apply

Please send a CV, motivation letter and a signed Terms of Reference form for the position before Friday 21 March EOD to [email protected]

Download the form here 01. Terms of Reference (ToR) – Cybersecurity expert